Musical Miniatures Organ

Composed by Alfred Ernest Floyd, Edited by Lyndsay O'Neill.

Dr. A. E. Floyd (1877-1974) was on of the great personalities of Australian music in the 20th century.

He arrived in Australia from London in 1915 to become Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne, a position he helf with distinction for 32 years. During that time he gave many public appearances in recitals and concerts, and was a regular contributor to radio.

One of his particular legacies to performers and lovers of organ music has been his contribution to the repertoire of the church organist. The pieces in this collection are short, varied in style, well crafted, and rich in melodic and harmonic interest. Some of the works previously unpublished have been transcribed from tape recordings and from original manuscripts.

This collection of A. E. Floyd's original compositions and arrangements is offered with profound respect as a personal tribute to a great musician, friend and mentor whose influence will long remain with those who were privileged to be near him in the organ loft at St Paul's, and who in various ways have been able to catch something of his inspiration.